CHS's Bequest Language
An excellent way for you to support Children's Home Society Of Florida's mission is to leave us a bequest in your will, living trust or with a codicil (an addition or supplement).
One significant benefit of making a gift by bequest is that it allows you to continue to use your property, which you are leaving to charity, during your lifetime. Another benefit is that you will be creating a lasting legacy.
1. Specific Bequest
If you are considering making an outright bequest to Children's Home Society Of Florida, we recommend the following language:
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Children's Home Society Of Florida, we recommend the following language:
If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Children's Home Society Of Florida flexibility should it no longer be possible for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use your gift as you originally intended:
If you are considering or have already included Children's Home Society Of Florida in your plans, please let us know.We would like to thank and recognize you for your gift, and welcome you into the Founder's Society.
Types of Bequests
There are a number of ways you can make a bequest to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Specific Bequest. A specific bequest involves making a gift of a specific asset such as your home, vacation home or a gift for a specific dollar amount. For example, you may wish to leave your home or $10,000 to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Percentage Bequest. Another kind of specific bequest involves leaving a specific percentage of your overall estate to charity. For example, you may wish to leave 10% of your estate to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Residual Bequest. A residual bequest is made from the balance of an estate after the will or trust has given away each of the specific bequests. A common residual bequest involves leaving a percentage of the residue of the estate to charity. For example, you may wish to leave 30% of the residue of your estate to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Contingent Bequest. A contingent bequest is made to charity only if the purpose of the primary bequest cannot be met. For example, you could leave specific property, such as a vacation home, to a relative, but the bequest language could provide that if the relative is not alive at the time of your death, the vacation home will go to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Percentage Bequest. Another kind of specific bequest involves leaving a specific percentage of your overall estate to charity. For example, you may wish to leave 10% of your estate to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Residual Bequest. A residual bequest is made from the balance of an estate after the will or trust has given away each of the specific bequests. A common residual bequest involves leaving a percentage of the residue of the estate to charity. For example, you may wish to leave 30% of the residue of your estate to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Contingent Bequest. A contingent bequest is made to charity only if the purpose of the primary bequest cannot be met. For example, you could leave specific property, such as a vacation home, to a relative, but the bequest language could provide that if the relative is not alive at the time of your death, the vacation home will go to Children's Home Society Of Florida.
Bequest Benefits
A bequest is generally a revocable gift, which means it can be changed or modified at any time.
You can choose to designate that a bequest be used for a general or specific purpose so you have the peace of mind knowing that your gift will be used as intended.
Bequests are exempt from federal estate taxes. If you have a taxable estate, the estate tax charitable deduction may offset or eliminate estate taxes, resulting in a larger inheritance for your heirs.
Bequest Language
In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Children's Home Society Of Florida in your estate plan. We have provided some basic bequest language to assist you and your attorney.1. Specific Bequest
If you are considering making an outright bequest to Children's Home Society Of Florida, we recommend the following language:
Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount
I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ ($ dollars) to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
Bequest of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
Bequest of Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
2. Percentage BequestI hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ ($ dollars) to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
Bequest of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
Bequest of Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Children's Home Society Of Florida, we recommend the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
3. Residual Bequest
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
4. Contingent Bequest
If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Children's Home Society Of Florida, a nonprofit organization located at 5766 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32822, Federal Tax ID #59-0192430, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use where most needed.
Restricted Bequests
If you are considering a bequest but would like to ensure that your bequest will be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Children's Home Society Of Florida flexibility should it no longer be possible for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use your gift as you originally intended:
If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors of Children's Home Society Of Florida, it shall become impossible for Children's Home Society Of Florida to use this bequest to accomplish the specific purposes of this bequest, Children's Home Society Of Florida may use the income and principal of this gift for such purpose or purposes as the Board determines is most closely related to the restricted purpose of my bequest.
Endowments - A Gift That Last Forever
By creating a new or supporting an existing CHS Foundation endowment in your estate plans, your gift can continue to give, without end. When you make a gift to a CHS Foundation endowment, the gift is invested, and a percent of the earnings is distributed annually to meet your personal interests within CHS or where the need is greatest. The remaining earnings is put back into the endowment, allowing it to continue growing over time. In this way, your legacy gift can continue to support the needs of our children and families for years and generations to come.
For a conversation and language to create yours, your family's, or an honorary or memorial endowment, please contact us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about leaving a bequest, please contact us. We are happy to provide additional information and tax benefits that might be helpful to your planning.If you are considering or have already included Children's Home Society Of Florida in your plans, please let us know.We would like to thank and recognize you for your gift, and welcome you into the Founder's Society.